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S801 NRB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

81,780 mi
Last recorded81,780 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 NRB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 81,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 81,772 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective multiple mounts missing and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 79,500 miles

Offside Rear light lenses cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2023 77,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2023 77,424 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 23 May 2022 77,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,026 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,354 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 75,354 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front sidescome on when braking (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking up slightly on sidewall

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

X5 centre exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,001 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 72,970 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,871 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre cracking up slightly but no ply or cords found

Fail 3 Jul 2017 67,811 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported X5 (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracking up slightly but no ply or cords found

Pass 25 Nov 2016 67,844 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 66,970 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 66,177 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2014 66,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

wipers smeary

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,646 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,214 miles

nsr wheel bearing slight play

slight binding nsf wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,027 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 54,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 53,998 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,167 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 53,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 49,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,533 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,254 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,663 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,131 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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S801 NRB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 66,334 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S801 NRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S801 NRB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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